TERTIARY LEVEL INSTITUTIONS UNIT
ERDISTON TEACHERS’ COLLEGE
Pine Hill
St Michael
BARBADOS
Telephone:(246) 429-3620
(246) 427-4908
Fax: (246) 427-2776
April 1998
A Brief History of Erdiston Teachers’ College - Barbados
Erdiston Teachers’ College opened in 1948 with a total of thirty two (32) Barbadians under the principalship of the late Mr. A.W. Roberts. This was a one year training course. The curriculum offerings were Education, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Religious Knowledge, Health, Physical Education, Music, Home Economics, Woodwork, Gardening, Visual Aids and Art.
By 1954 a significant accomplishment was achieved when Erdiston became a regional teacher training institution. Fifteen (15) teachers from Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Montserrat, Dominica and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands were admitted. The year 1954 also heralded the beginning of the Two-year in-service programme.
Throughout the years, there was steady expansion in both the student population and the programmes. During the period 1987-1991, the College implemented a number of new programmes. The College offered Post Certificate programmes on a one-year full-time basis. A total of 146 (one hundred and forty six) teachers accessed the curriculum areas: Early Childhood Education, Remedial Education and Physical Education. It was also during this time that the College established a Division of Continuing Education. Professional as well as community oriented courses were offered. To date, this Division continues to function successfully. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the College also offered many courses during the Easter holidays. Erdiston Teachers’ College continues to coordinate this programme.
One of the highlights of this period was the establishment of the computer laboratory in 1989. The College currently offers a one-year day release programme in Information Technology for teachers.
The Teachers’ Advanced Professional Certificate was implemented in 1993. This programme seeks to bring trained teachers up-to-date with current trends in the curriculum areas. It is offered on a one-year day release basis and is well subscribed.
The year 1994 saw the advent of the University programmes the Diploma in Education and the Certificate in Educational Management and Administration to the College. This was the dawn of a new era for the College. This was followed in 1996 by the completion of the Resource Centre which includes a Multimedia Room and Internet facilities which are available to teachers at a nominal rate.
Erdiston Teachers’ College will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary in 1998 and will continue to develop its programmes to equip teachers for the 21st century.
Source: Erdiston Teachers’ College
TLIU April 1998
ERDISTON TEACHERS’ COLLEGE - BARBADOS
PART-TIME STUDENT ENROLMENT
1993/94 - 1996/97
Year |
Gender |
Teachers’ Advanced Professional Certificate |
Certificate in Educational Administration |
Diploma in Education |
Total |
| 1996/97 | M |
18 |
13 |
7 |
38 |
F |
73 |
24 |
13 |
110 |
|
Total |
91 |
37 |
20 |
148 |
Source: Erdiston Teachers’ College
TLIU April 1998
ERDISTON TEACHERS’ COLLEGE - BARBADOS
INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMES
1992 - 1996/97
| PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| Initial Training Programme | 4
CXC’s or GCE at Grade 1 or 2 - General. English Lang. is required. At secondary level must have specialist subject at Grade 1 or 2 |
| Teachers’ Advanced Professional Cert. | Trained Teacher - minimum of two (2) years experience |
| Cert. in Educational Management & Administration | University graduate - minimum of five (5) years experience |
| Diploma in Education | University graduate - teaching at secondary/tertiary level |
Source: Erdiston Teachers’ College
TLIU April 1998
ERDISTON TEACHERS’ COLLEGE - BARBADOS
INFORMATION ON FUTURE PROGRAMMES
1997/98
| PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| Initial Teacher Training Programme* | 4
CXC’s or GCE at Grade 1 or 2 - General. English Lang. is required. At secondary level must have specialist subject at Grade 1 or 2 |
* Discontinued in 1992. To be continued in 1997/98
Source: Erdiston Teachers’ College
TLIU April 1998